Today’s unfortunate reality is that many companies are forced to reduce their workforces. The names for this are ever changing—layoffs, RIFs, downsizing, redeployment, right sizing—to name a few. Workforce optimization is one of the newest ones I’ve heard, but the result is the same. People are losing their jobs and the individuals that remain, the survivors, are left wondering… Am I next? How will all the work get done? How will my job change? Who will be next? Should I leave before I’m selected? Continue Reading
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Retain by Investing
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Collaborative Consulting
I’ve been teaching consulting skills since the early 1980’s to both internal and external professionals. I have often asked participants, “What comes to your mind when you think of consultants?” Typically, the answers aren’t very flattering, words like: expensive, suits, PowerPoint decks, outsiders, seagulls, time tellers, and know-it-alls. Of course, as consultants, we want to be recognized as knowledgeable helpers, collaborators, and trusted advisors. Our goal is to add value to the organizations we serve.
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The TripleWin Relationship Model
The fundamental framework of TripleWin is the TripleWin Relationship Model. It anchors our philosophy and guides us in our consulting and training approaches. The model is a powerful description of the range of behaviors found in most organizations.
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Complainers vs. Problem Solvers
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” Maya Angelou
Are you a complainer or a problem solver? That is a pretty simple, straight-forward question, and your answer is probably, “it depends.” We have a right to complain, and complaining isn’t a problem until it becomes our standard response. Continue Reading
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The Power of Lists
When I really need to get organized, I make lists. I create mental lists as well as physical lists. For some people, lists are a natural a way of staying organized and managing their everyday lives. Continue Reading
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The Power of the Triplewin
Organizations succeed when they focus on 3 Wins—A Win for the Customer, A Win for the Organization, and A Win for the Individual. Failing to focus on all three simultaneously causes the biggest challenges in daily operations and in long term performance. There is a constant balancing act required and when things are out of balance, issues pop up that must be addressed to assure the organization can reach its performance goals. Continue Reading
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